The Nature Train

Experience history and wildlife on this action-packed tram tour of the plantation’s wetlands, lakes, forests, and marshes. Naturalist guides help you spot alligators, turtles, egrets, and herons in native habitats. You never know what you might see. One minute you’ll glimpse an alligator sliding off a bank and the next you’ll turn your head to catch a great blue heron spearing a fish.

As you ride through the landscape, guides bring its history to life. From a row of slave cabins to 19th century rice ponds and a Native American ceremonial mound that evoke the plantation’s complex past, the tour will bring to life the true landscape and culture of the old South. With Magnolia’s extensive wildlife habitat and gardens, it can be difficult to get to know the place on foot. The Nature Train will give you a complete understanding of life on a Southern plantation.

The Nature Train is also a great way to give your feet a rest. If you are tired of walking, you can sit back and still enjoy Magnolia’s wildlife experience. It’s perfect for those who prefer four wheels to two feet.